No. 4 of 26 ·Contractor Payment Software

BuildFair

Web · paid plans from A$208.33/mo

Freedom report

Two barsScore 6.4

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

BuildFair is ranked #4 of 26 in contractor payment software on Freedom251. It runs on Web. There is a free plan. Paid plans start at A$208.33/mo.

BuildFair plans and pricing

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Owner Free No charge for owners invited to a project by a builder Project access as an invited owner buildfair.com.au · 4 Oct 2026

Subcontractor — monthly A$250/mo Monthly; the pricing page states a 12-month minimum for monthly subscriptions Role-based subscription buildfair.com.au · 4 Oct 2026

Builder Tier 1 — monthly A$300/mo Billed monthly for an initial 12-month term; 1 to 5 projects per subscription year 1 to 5 projects per subscription year · 12-month minimum buildfair.com.au · 4 Oct 2026

Builder Tier 2 — monthly A$500/mo Billed monthly for an initial 12-month term; 6 to 10 projects per subscription year 6 to 10 projects per subscription year · 12-month minimum buildfair.com.au · 4 Oct 2026

Subcontractor — annual A$2,500/yr Pay upfront for the full year Role-based subscription buildfair.com.au · 4 Oct 2026

Builder Tier 1 — annual A$3,000/yr Billed annually; equivalent to $250/mo +GST; 1 to 5 projects per subscription year 1 to 5 projects per subscription year · 12-month minimum buildfair.com.au · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on contractor payment software

Free plan: Yes
Payment schedules: scheduled
Payout country coverage: single-country
Contractor self-service: Yes
Accounting integrations: Yes

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The record

Purpose: BuildFair is payment infrastructure for Australian residential construction that holds project funds with Kobble and releases them against verified progress and agreed project rules.
Project payments: Approved subcontractor and builder invoices are paid from project funds, with the platform describing a seven-day period after invoice approval.
Builder tools: Builder tiers include subcontractor and supplier management, invoice approval workflows, progress payment schedules, bank reconciliation, quoting, contracts, variation and defect tracking, and audit exports.
Owner access: Owners are invited to projects at no extra cost and can see project claims, approvals, payments, and remaining funds.
Subcontractor tools: Subcontractors can submit invoices, track payments, upload documents, and view project funds and payment status.
API: BuildFair says API integration is available for enterprise customers.
Funds custody: Project funds are held by Kobble, operated by Yondr Money Pty Ltd under AFSL 545391; BuildFair says it does not hold customer funds or have direct access to them.
Security: BuildFair describes a double-entry, hash-chained ledger, encryption at rest and in transit, multi-factor authentication, and regular penetration testing.
Identity checks: Builders, subcontractors, owners, and suppliers undergo identity and business verification through Sumsub before transacting.
Data location and privacy: BuildFair says platform data is stored on Australian-based Microsoft Azure infrastructure and is covered by the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and Notifiable Data Breaches scheme.
Record retention: Project records are retained for seven years, and audit trails and cashflow records can be exported before or after cancellation.
Support: BuildFair lists email and phone support for builder subscriptions and says enquiries receive a response within one business day.
Notable limits: BuildFair is built for Australian residential construction and says it does not currently serve commercial construction; it also says it does not adjudicate payment disputes.
Headquarters: Australia
Price from: A$208.33/mo

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Contractor Payment Software in 2026#4 of 26

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Sources

buildfair.com.au/platform· checked 4 Oct 2026
buildfair.com.au/pricing· checked 4 Oct 2026
buildfair.com.au/faq· checked 4 Oct 2026
buildfair.com.au/trust· checked 4 Oct 2026
buildfair.com.au/contact· checked 4 Oct 2026
buildfair.com.au· checked 28 Sept 2026